Recruitment Officer

Responsibilities:

Manage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy sourcing to candidate placement.

Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and recruitment databases.

Review CVs and applications to identify candidates who meet job requirements.

Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews and candidate assessments.

Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers.

Maintain an up-to-date database and talent pool of qualified candidates.

Prepare and post accurate job advertisements across relevant recruitment platforms.

Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide timely updates.

Conduct reference and background checks where required.

Prepare candidate profiles and recruitment reports for hiring managers.

Build and maintain relationships with candidates, clients, and hiring managers.

Track recruitment metrics, including vacancies, candidate pipelines, interviews, and placements.

Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable employment regulations.

Participate in career fairs, recruitment events, and employer branding activities.

Assist with onboarding activities for successful candidates.

Perform other recruitment and HR-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

Minimum of an HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

Proven years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a similar HR role.

Strong knowledge of candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection processes.

Experience using job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and applicant tracking systems.

Excellent communication, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Good understanding of HR practices and employment procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet recruitment targets.